pathogens/ spreading pathogens - SB5

Question 1

what is the definition of hygiene?

Answer 1

keeping things clean by removing/killing microorganisms

Question 2

what is the definition of epidemic?

Answer 2

when many people over a large area are infected with the same pathogen at the same time

Question 3

what is the definition of transmission route?

Answer 3

the way in which pathogens spread from one infected organism to another

Question 4

what is the definition of oral route?

Answer 4

the pathogen enters an organism through the mouth

Question 5

what is the definition of vector?

Answer 5

organisms that carry pathogens from one organism to another

Question 6

what is the transmission + prevention of cholera

Answer 6

oral transmission, through water + boil water or water treatment

Question 7

what is the transmission of influenza and how can it be prevented

Answer 7

droplets, oral or respiratory transmission

PPE, hygiene cleaning surfaces

Question 8

what is the transmission + prevention of Ebola

Answer 8

any direct contact + Isolation and full body protection

Question 9

what is the transmission + prevention of maleria

Answer 9

vector + mosquito nets or insecticides